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When the weather gets colder and the air gets drier, you might feel your throat start to get a little scratchy and your nose might begin to run. Though you might think this is the start of a cold, it could also be your body reacting to the lack of humidity in the air. One way you could help relieve these symptoms is by purchasing a humidifier for your home.
According to a study from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “using a humidifier in the home can help relieve a stuffy nose and can help break up mucus. Humidified air can relieve the discomfort of colds and the flu.”
What Are the Best Portable Humidifiers?
The best portable humidifiers emit a cool (or warm) burst of water vapor to help increase moisture levels in the air in your room. They’re small and lightweight enough to move from room to room, or from floor to table. Here’s what else to look for when shopping for the best portable humidifiers.
Compact: Humidifiers are generally portable and are meant to sit on your nightstand or table. Since they typically only fill up a single room, you’re definitely going to want to be able to move it room to room depending on where it’s needed.
Long-Running: A humidifier isn’t going to be helpful if it needs to keep being refilled with water after every couple of hours. You’ll want something that can run at least seven to eight hours — which is especially helpful in case you only want to use it overnight to sleep.
Easily Cleanable: With the mix of heat and water, there’s the possibility of mold buildup in a humidifier’s water tank, so you’re going to want to make sure it’s easily accessible and easy to clean. Some humidifiers have internal filters that might need to be replaced from time to time as well.
If you’re looking to avoid any bodily irritation that comes along with cold, dry air, purchasing a humidifier might help. We’ve rounded up some of the best options to shop below.
